Why close the cemeteries because of Covid-19?

I would like to express (my hopefully shared view) that it is in my humble opinion unnecessary to close cemeteries and the restful gardens around them.
By Letter by a Reader
Published 1st May 2020, 07:35 GMT
Updated 7th May 2020, 06:40 GMT
Some UK cemeteries have been closedSome UK cemeteries have been closed
Some UK cemeteries have been closed

To deny those that need the solace to visit their loved ones resting place, is an additional heartbreak in these extremely difficult days.

Surely respect love and support should be further reflected on to enable the possibility of reversing this decision. After all, social distancing surely can be maintained .

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